Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $61,710 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $46,030
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 4,750
National median $57,490

Compare Postal Service Mail Carriers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Francisco, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Postal Service Mail Carriers
in
San Francisco, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,030
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 46% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,300
    Salinas, CA $61,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,760

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$55,790
    Customer Service Representatives$56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Francisco, CA is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in San Francisco, CA is 7.3% above the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $46,030 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.